Contract Manager

Hill International is seeking a Contract Manager in Los Angeles, California

• Lead the development, execution, and administration of task order solicitation, task orders, and amendments under the MATOC program.
• Manage TOS prioritization and tracking project TOS milestone dates,
• Ensure Task Orders support program objectives, mitigate risks, and comply with all applicable regulations.
• Continuously update and maintain contract templates and procurement work streams to ensure standardization, efficiency, and regulatory alignment.
• Provide strategic guidance on task order-related issues, identifying potential risks and recommending solutions to prevent project delays or legal challenges.
• Develop and implement best practices for task order lifecycle management to streamline processes and enhance contract efficiency.
• Serve as the primary liaison between multiple stakeholders, including:
  • Cost Control Managers (CCMs)/Project Managers (PMs): Ensure contracts align with project scope, schedule, and delivery milestones.
  • Delivery Executives: Provide updates on contract execution and risk mitigation strategies.
  • City Attorney Office and Compliance Teams: Ensure contracts meet legal, regulatory, and procurement standards.
  • Economic Impact Team: Ensure that TOS contain BOAC approved contract requirements.
  • Board Office & Auditors: Maintain transparency and provide task order documentation as required.
  • Airport Development Administration: Communicate TOS look ahead and awards and provide administrative documents to ensure MATOC firms and subsequent task orders are recorded in LAWA's financial system. Assist with transmittal of change orders to facilitate prompt payment.
  • LAWA Strategic Sourcing Division: Coordinate use of Bonfire, or other LAWA platform, to communicate task order solicitations from initial advertisement to award.
  • Contractors/Consultants: Communicate with Industry partners, contractors, and consultants to manage expectations, provide updates, training and feedback.
• Prepare and submit timely and accurate data reports to the Economic Impact Team (EIT) ensuring timely and accurate contract and Task Orders status updates, and financial tracking.
• Maintain a MATOC database that tracks all contract data, including but not limited to: contractual and Task Order commitments, real time task order solicitation activities, amendments, subcontractor additions, conflict determinations, and compliance documentation.
• Act as a key advisor to senior leadership, identifying potential contract risks and recommending corrective actions.
• Oversee and manage a high-volume TOS workload and ensure timely execution while maintaining compliance with:
  • MATOC terms and conditions
  • City Charter requirements
  • Public contracts and procurement codes
• Lead TOS strategy development, ensuring contract structures minimize risks, prevent disputes, and reduce the potential for bid protests.
• Administer end-to-end solicitation activities, request for interest, task order solicitation, coordination of TOS scoring/interview, task order issuance, and amendments.
• Conduct periodic compliance audits to identify potential risks and gaps in contract execution, implementing corrective measures as needed.
• Ensure cost-effective procurement solutions that maintain the program's budget and financial integrity.
• Establish and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for MATOC contract administration, ensuring clarity and consistency in contract execution across teams.
• Design and deliver training programs to educate project managers, project teams, stakeholders, executives, contractors and procurement personnel on MATOC procurement and compliance processes.
• Ensure all staff are well-versed in contract administration policies, public procurement laws, and risk management strategies.
• Provide ongoing mentorship and professional development for contract managers, analysts, and procurement specialists to enhance their technical expertise and operational efficiency.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Law, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Professional certifications in contract management or procurement (e.g., Certified Professional Contract Manager (CPCM), Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM), or equivalent) preferred.
• Familiarity with industry-standard contract management tools and systems.
• At least 15 years of progressive experience in Public Sector contract management, procurement, audits and compliance for large-scale construction, professional services and infrastructure projects.
• Extensive expertise in Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build and CMAR MATOC contract structures, including task orders, amendments, and dispute resolution.
• Strong leadership and project management skills, with a proven ability to manage high-value contracts in a complex, high-pressure environment.
• Deep knowledge of MATOC terms, City Charter, public contracts, and procurement codes to ensure full regulatory compliance.
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-tiered stakeholder environment, managing competing priorities with a strong sense of urgency.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and analytical skills, with the ability to work effectively with government agencies, legal teams, financial departments, and risk management professionals.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and maintaining templates, work streams, and procurement documentation.
• Experience in developing and leading training programs on contract management and compliance.
• Ability to analyze contract risks and develop proactive mitigation strategies.
• Proficiency in contract management software, Power BI, and procurement tracking systems.

The salary range for this position is $140,000-$170,000. The offered salary will be based on the applicants qualifications, education, experience and work location.

Depending upon your employment status, Hill's comprehensive benefits may include, Medical, Dental, Vision, Employer Paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurances, Business Travel Accident Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Commuter Benefits, Legal Assistance, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Auto & Home Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Voluntary Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance. Paid Time Off (PTO), Holidays, 401(K) Retirement Savings Plan, Employee Referral Program, Professional Certification Incentive Program, Hill University Learning and Development, Tuition Reimbursement, EAP, Years of Service Awards Program.

Hill International, with more than 4,100+ professionals in over 100 offices worldwide, provides program management, project management, construction management, project management oversight, advisory, facilities management, and other consulting services to clients in a variety of market sectors. Engineering News-Record magazine recently ranked Hill as one of the largest program management firms in the world. For more information on Hill, please visit our website at www.hillintl.com.

Hill is exclusively a program, project, and construction management provider, meaning we have one focus as a company: protecting client interests. Free of any potential conflicts, our entire business is geared towards helping clients achieve their desired outcomes. We are dedicated to exceeding expectations throughout the entire construction project lifecycle and adapt to the needs of each assignment to develop tailored approaches and solutions to meet those needs.

Hill is a GISI Consulting Group company, part of the Global Infrastructure Solutions, Inc. (GISI) family of companies. Learn more about GISI Consulting Group at www.gisi.com.

Hill International is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veteran/Disabled

Note: This job description is intended to provide an indication of the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions to be carried out as part of fulfilling the role mentioned in the job title. Various other duties as required.

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